The former LA County Supervisor recently announced she is battling terminal cancer.
, was active in the early days of the Chicano movement, becoming an advocate for women's health issues — which she continued into her elected offices. At one point, she founded a Nurse Mentoring Program through local community colleges to address a nurse shortage.
Prior to her elected positions, she worked as a deputy for presidential personnel in the Jimmy Carter White House. "Most of all, I am fortunate to have this time to spend with family, friends and those who are special to me. Thank you all for your love and support." He noted that the park was originally meant to center a Civic Center development project by the city, the county and The Related Companies, a development firm that had promised $50 million for the park. Yaroslavsky recounted that due to the 2008 recession, Related tried to back out of the park deal, but Molina dug in her heels and demanded the park. It took years, said Yaroslavsky, but "they created the park before they dug a shovelful of dirt for the rest of the development.
"It's among many really wonderful open spaces, including a plaza that she has also helped to build a lasting and enduring legacy," said Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez, who introduced the motion with Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez. "But for everyone that has had the opportunity to enjoy Grand Park, and all of its activations, we can thank the great Gloria Molina leader for that, which stretches as a 12-acre park from the Music Center to Los Angeles City Hall.
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